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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World A Brief but Unforgettable Encounter Dumido Island : ISLAND Scene
with Sinan
Where Life Finds Rest,

And Hearts Find Their

Located at Korea’s southwestern edge, Sinan County, with its 1,004 islands, had always intrigued me. As a resident
of Daejeon, it felt distant and difficult to reach. But after my four-day trip to Sinan, the county left a lasting impression,
stirring a sense of nostalgia as the season passes. Way Home
What struck me most was how each island
possessed a distinct identity. From colorful
rooftops to vibrant blossoms on Byeongpungdo
Island and the famed Purple Island, every
destination felt thoughtfully curated. For those
holding preconceived notions about Sinan’s
remoteness, I’d wholeheartedly recommend
a visit. The charm of Sinan is as distinctive as Kim Hae-young
a fingerprint, and I hope to return in different
seasons to experience its evolving beauty. Travel Period: ’22. 8. 16. ~ 9. 14.
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Living by the Rhythms of Nature harvest sweet potatoes. On steep, machine-inaccessible
land, we relied solely on sickles and hoes, working from
The serene Dongmae Islet off Dumido Island in
dawn until sunset.
Tongyeong remains etched in my memory. My month-
When the day ended, she handed me two boxes of
long stay in midsummer was both a challenge and a
sweet potatoes as a gift—a gesture of generosity that
revelation. Armed with camping gear and optimism, I
encapsulated the spirit of island life. Even now, those
braved monsoon rains and ferry cancellations, learning
sweet potatoes bring back memories of sore muscles, a
firsthand the stark contrast between my structured
stunning sunset, and the profound beauty of connection.
mainland life and the slower rhythms of island living.
Dumido Island was an unexpected discovery during
Islanders, with their weathered hands and voices like
a hectic time in my life, offering me an invaluable
foghorns, initially seemed foreign to me. But over
experience. Leaving Seoul for a distant island was no
the course of a month, they became like family. Their
easy decision, but the time I spent there gave me a
resilience, shaped by labor and love, was humbling.
glimpse into a simpler, more fulfilling way of life. I know
Most were over 60, their lives defined by the sea’s
I’ll return, drawn back by the bonds I’ve formed and the
unpredictability. Yet, their warmth and kindness left an
lessons I’ve learned.
indelible mark on me.
Revisiting Dumido Island
: A Journey of the Heart
Barely three weeks after my initial trip, I felt an irresistible
pull to return to Dumido Island. The familiar greetings of
the pension owner and villagers felt like a homecoming.
One day, I joined an elderly woman from Goun Village to
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